Review of Radiopharmaceutical Localization Patterns

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-20-226-H04-P & T RELEASE: 12/18/2020 EXPIRE: 12/18/2023 CREDITS: 1.5 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Review the basic concepts of how radiopharmaceuticals are utilized in the body 2. Recognize the difference between substrate specific and substrate non-specific radiopharmaceutical localization patterns 3. Identify the common uptake mechanisms of various radiopharmaceuticals NOTE: An annual subscription for Purdue's nuclear pharmacy re-certification program provides access to both the continuing education component of the program and the "Radiopharmacy Portal" a reference resource for practitioners. Subscriptions to the continuing educational offerings, which have been accredited through ACPE and BPS, can be purchased for an annual fee of $195 for nuclear pharmacists and $95 for nuclear pharmacy technicians.